2021 Ford F150 Pickup 4WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Pickup Trucks 4WDPart-time 4-Wheel Drive
2021 Ford F150 Pickup 4WD

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City
20
MPG
Highway
27
MPG
Combined
23
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S10)
Diesel Diesel
City
20
Hwy
27
Comb
23
Fuel cost: $3,700/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
19
Hwy
24
Comb
21
Fuel cost: $3,200/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
23
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
18
Hwy
24
Comb
20
Fuel cost: $3,400/yr
Automatic (S10)
Regular
City
17
Hwy
23
Comb
19
Fuel cost: $3,550/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,700

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-6,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 4/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
446 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
15.5 barrels

Specifications

Engine
3.5L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
Pickup Truck
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,928/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,885/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,536/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,697/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,949/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,941/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,646/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$3,012/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,833/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,901/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 23 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

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